Bridgwater Town Council
Welcome to Bridgwater Town Council working with the community for the Community.
Visit Bridgwater
Bridgwater is a market town located in Somerset, South West England. Bridgwater is located on J23 and J24 on the M5. It is pleasantly situated, on the edge of the Somerset Levels, having on the east the Mendip range and on the west the Quantock hills.
The town lies along both sides of the River Parrett, 10 miles from its mouth. Bridgwater is home to stunning heritage.
Latest COVID-19 News
It’s not too late to get your covid jabs this summer
People in Somerset who have not yet had their COVID-19 vaccinations are being encouraged to come forward over the summer. Councillor Adam Dance, Somerset County
Somerset’s Director of Public Health urges caution after new Covid measures announced
Trudi Grant, Director of Public Health for Somerset, warns Somerset residents that Covid is not over yet with cases remaining high in Somerset after central
Somerset’s Covid-19 Weekly Update 21 January 2022
Welcome to the latest edition of the weekly Somerset Covid-19 update for key stakeholders. This update is produced on behalf of the Somerset Covid-19 Engagement
New Covid testing site in Bridgwater for those with symptoms
Omicron case numbers in the South-West are still very high, so people with symptoms in the Bridgwater area are being urged to use a newly
Latest News
Rare Jean Rees painting on display at Chandos Society exhibition
This year’s annual Chandos Society Exhibition at Bridgwater Arts Centre featured a special loan of an original painting by renowned artist Jean Rees. The painting
Rare Jean Rees painting on display at Chandos Society exhibition
This year’s annual Chandos Society Exhibition at Bridgwater Arts Centre featured a special loan of an original painting by renowned artist Jean Rees. The painting
News
Rare Jean Rees painting on display at Chandos Society exhibition
This year’s annual Chandos Society Exhibition at Bridgwater Arts Centre featured a special loan of an original painting by renowned artist Jean Rees. The painting
Somerset Domestic Abuse Service and Somerset FA launch new partnership
Somerset Domestic Abuse Service and Somerset Football Association (FA) is proud to announce a new partnership demonstrating their commitment to creating safe, inclusive and supportive
Coordinated day of action in Bridgwater Town Centre
Bridgwater Town Council joined Avon and Somerset Police and other partners on their coordinated day of action in Bridgwater town centre on Wednesday 1 July.
Mayor welcomes reopening of Bridgwater Library
On Monday 29 June, Bridgwater Library returned to its home in the historic Carnegie building following several months of repair and refurbishment work,with staff once
Upcoming Events
Bridgwater, nestled on the banks of the River Parrett, in the heart of the Somerset Levels, is one of the largest towns in Somerset. Bridgwater and the surrounding area plays host to many events.
Council Meetings
July 2026
Full Council
Planning Committee
Community and Cultural Services Committee
Town Hall & Community Events
July 2026
Memory Connections – Age UK Somerset
Yoga-themed, Stretch & Flex with Age UK Somerset
